Sports Literature Pathfinder

Last Updated January 2013

**PHS Library Catalog:** Look here to locate sports books in the Penfield High School Library.


Sports around the world:

**Aquatics:**International governing body for aquatic sports.

**Archery:**Learn the history and rules of the game from this website.

**Badminton:**This racquet sport is played in more than 170 countries.

**Boxing:**For those interested in pugilism (SAT word!)

**Cricket:**This is the international governing body for the sport.

**Curling:**Check out this site for information about the hottest sport on ice!

**Cycling:**Follow all the action before the ride for the yellow shirt in the Tour de France.

**Equestrian:**Check out the exciting world of horse jumping and dressage on this site.

**Fencing:**Learn about the history and rules of epee, foil, and sabre sports. Fencing has been in every modern Olympic game since 1896.

**Field Hockey:**This site is home base for all things field hockey related.

**Gymnastics:**The website contains information about all areas of gymnastics including acrobatic, artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline.

**Handball:**Learn more about regular handball as well as beach handball on this site.

**Horseracing:**From the bluegrass of Kentucky, to the turf of Ireland, to the desert in Dubai; the “Sport of Kings” has a large following around the world. Find out why on this exciting site.

**Judo:**History, results and newscan be found on this site.

**Karate:**The World Karate Federation is the governing body for the sport. A new addition is Karate for athletes with disabilities.

**Kayak:**This site covers canoe and kayak sports.

**Modern Pentathlon:**Rooted in military history, the Modern Pentathlon is an exciting five event sport including fencing, shooting, swimming, running, and equestrian.

**Roller Sports:**Rink hockey, artistic, skateboarding, and roller derby are just a few of the sports covered by this international federation.

**Rowing:** From club teams to Olympic athletes, this site has plenty of information about the sport of rowing from all over the world.

**Rugby:**The International Rugby Board serves as the governing body of the sport. History, rules, and results can be found on this site.

**Sailing:**All things sailing related can be found here.

**Shooting:** Home of shooting sports such as pistol and rifle.

**Squash:**Find out all about this racquet sport and the effort to include it in the 2020 Olympic Games.

**Table Tennis:**Home of the International Table Tennis Federation.

**Taekwondo:**This is the home of the international martial art. Find out about the history, rules and international appeal of this sport.

**Triathlon:** Swimming, running, and biking make up the three sports in triathlon. Look here to find out about this popular, and fast growing sport.

**Weightlifting:**This sport was one of the original sports included in the modern Olympic Games.

**Wrestling:**Divisions of the sport of wrestling covered on this site include men’s, women’s, and beach wrestling.

**Sports Rules:**This site covers the rules of more than 50 sports from around the world.

**The Olympics:**The official website of the International Olympic Committee.


Prepared by: Beth Kois M.Ed.